Richard Frank "Richie" Kreter

KRETER, RICHARD FRANK "RICHIE", born March 26, 1924, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease on August 16, 2008, surrounded by his loving children. Richard was born in New York to Charles and Bertha (Knaupp) Kreter. He is survived by his brother Warren Kreter of Bayshore, New York, and his four children, Katie Kreter, Laura Kreter Miller (Edward) and Mark Kreter of Coral Gables, Florida and Keith Kreter (Deborah) of Norwalk, Connecticut, and six grandchildren, Melissa, Adam, Kyle, Brett, Seth and Marnie. He was predeceased by his high school sweetheart and wife of 46 years, Florence Letcher Kreter. Richard grew up in Rockville Center, New York and was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame, Southside High School. He Graduated from Colgate University class of 1943 where he was a star football running back. After college he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served until the end of World War II. Richard was a successful executive for Seneca Textiles, in New York, and for years had an office in the Merchandise Mart in Chicago and was well known to Sears, Montgomery Ward, and a variety of successful department store and retail chains. He was an athlete, dancer, and sportsman. He was an avid golfer in Evanston, Illinois and when he moved to Coral Gables, he played weekly at Granada, Biltmore or the Doral Golf Courses. Richard F. Kreter - Our Olympian. His positive attitude and grace set the standard for our family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or United Cerebral Palsy. A memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A. M. Wednesday, August 20 at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 1142 Coral Way, Coral Gables, Florida. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.